This course is aimed at Registered Nurses (General & Speciality), Primary Care Nurse Specialists, Medical Officers, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants, Programme Coordinators (Facility & Community Based Services), Programme Managers, WCGHW Trainers, WCCN Lecturers, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Health Professionals in primary care facilities. 

This course equips health professionals with the key knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify, manage, and provide appropriate care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

About the course

  • Course Design: Self-directed

  • Duration: It will take about 2.5 - 3 hours to complete.

  • Eligibility for this course: Registered Nurses (General & Speciality), Primary Care Nurse Specialists, Medical Officers, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants, Programme Coordinators (Facility & Community Based Services), Programme Managers, WCGHW Trainers, WCCN Lecturers, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Health Professionals in Western Cape Government primary care facilities.

  • Accreditation: This course is accredited for:
    • HPCSA: 3 Clinical CPD points (Level 1)
    • WCDHW Nursing CPD accreditation: 3 points (1 in Area of Practice; 2 in Actioning)

  • Certification: Participants need 70% pass mark for final quiz.

  • Published: April 2026

If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply to start:

Your supervisor details are required

Apply to enroll

Course outline

This course covers the following content:

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents including:
  • Type 1 Diabetes recognition and diagnosis.
  • Insulin prescribing and administration.
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
  • Monitoring blood glucose.
  • Glucose emergencies at home.
  • Modifying treatment for illness and activity.


Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
People Development Centre

Acknowledgements:

  • University of Cape Town’s Knowledge & Instructional Development (KIDS) Training Hub
  • Knowledge Translation Unit